Hard reset instructions
for Netgear R6300 v2

If your R6300 v2 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Netgear R6300 v2 in the following way(s):

With the reset button

Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)

With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds

When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up

The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started.

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper
clip
or something sharp)

While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the
reset
button for 30 seconds

While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold
for
another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
If that doesn't work be sure to check out the
questions and answers
incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Enter the username: admin
and the password passwordNote: If you have already changed the password use that instead.

You will now be logged in. If you haven't yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first
thing you do after logging in.

If these instructions don't work for your router, you can always try a factory reset to get the default, or try
some other common Netgear credentials, as they can
usually be shared across models/variants.

User Manuals for R6300 v2

Do you still have questions concerning the router that you can't find online? You can
always
try the manuals where most questions should be answered from the manufacturer. Below are
the device manuals available for your R6300 v2.

R6300 v2 Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Netgear R6300 v2:

Flashing OpenWrt on the Netgear R6300 v2

The Netgear R6300 v2 is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of
Hardware. So
flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Netgear
R6300 v2, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can
head
over to the
OpenWrt install instructions
and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to
read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes
wrong.

Netgear stock firmware for the R6300 v2

Stock firmwares for the R6300 v2 are available under the download section on the
modem's
support page. You can also refer
to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.